Join a Committee

Standing Committees

Interested in working with and learning more about MMBA? Serving on a committee is one way to do that. See one that might be a good fit? Email our Executive Director Kim Updegrove to express interest and learn more about the roles and responsibilities. Serving on a committee is another way to support good outcomes for vulnerable infants, and for those interested in playing an even bigger role, committee service can be a stepping stone to serving on the Board of Directors. We need all talents - please join us!

Executive

Responsibilities:

Hire and evaluate Executive Director

Act on behalf of Board during interim between Board meetings

Oversee development of annual budget, operating plan, and program evaluation

Work with staff to maintain an up-to-date prospective board member information packet, board orientation process, and board director's notebook

Establish a historical archive (on-going record) of board members, terms of service, and brief biographies (including photos) to be used in appreciation ceremonies and annual giving solicitations

Establish a basic slate of expertise that is necessary to maintain a healthy diversity on the BOD (i.e. lawyer, controller, neo, LC)

Review bylaws and recommend changes, ensure that board policies conform with by laws

Identify equipment needs

Coordinate with Development Committee to fund research projects and equipment purchases

Chair: Mike Crowe

Membership: Marianne Baker Bolduc, Tom Nesbitt, Marshall Cothran

Ethics

Responsibilities:

Establish an ad hoc meeting schedule to discuss milk banking issues, including, but not limited to the allocation of scarce resources, the use of human milk for nontraditional clients, the use of human milk for other research purposes, and the provision of charitable care

Establish a framework by which staff and Board members can make decisions about the allocation of resources, both milk and money